Barrier Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Barrier for Linux and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Input Leap, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Barrier and seven of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Barrier are Synergy, Deskflow, x2vnc (win2vnc) and Cursr.

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Barrier alternatives are mainly Keyboard Sharing Utilities, but if you're looking for Mouse Sharing Utilities or Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Barrier.
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  1. Input Leap icon

    Input Leap

     31 likes

    Input Leap is software that mimics the functionality of a KVM switch, which historically would allow you to use a single keyboard and mouse to control multiple computers by physically turning a dial on the box to switch the machine you're controlling at any given moment.

    19 Input Leap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Input Leap as an Alternative to Barrier
    Top Positive Comment
    alteer8
    1

    Barrier is no longer developed, and Input Leap is an active project based on the same source code

    maboroshin
    Positive
    0

    Barrier has been stagnant since 2021. Developers moved to Input Leap.

    optotype
    0

    Neither really have a grip on security. #1204

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    • Almost everyone thinks Input Leap is a great Barrier alternative.

    • Input Leap is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Barrier.

    • Input Leap is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Barrier.

    • Input Leap is Free and Open SourceBarrier is also Free and Open Source
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    Synergy

     335 likes

    Synergy combines your desktop devices together in to one cohesive experience. It's software for sharing your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers on your desk. It works on Windows, macOS and Linux.

    19 Synergy alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Synergy as an Alternative to Barrier
    Ian Dorfman
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    As Barrier is forked from earlier versions of Synergy, there is naturally a lot of feature set overlap. Whereas Barrier is focused on simplicity and ease of use, Synergy includes more robust features, including advanced settings for network, hotkeys, layout, security and diagnostics.

    Barrier Icon
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    • Almost everyone thinks Synergy is a great Barrier alternative.

    • Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to Barrier.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
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    Deskflow

     10 likes

    Deskflow is a free and open-source keyboard and mouse sharing app. Use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of one computer to control nearby computers, and work seamlessly between them. It's like a software KVM (but without the video). TLS encryption is enabled by default.

    11 Deskflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Deskflow as an Alternative to Barrier
    maboroshin
    Positive
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    Barrier's predecessor is Synergy. Deskflow is an open source app that also includes Synergy developers. The previous repository name was Synergy-core. it's Synergy system.

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    • Deskflow is Free and Open SourceBarrier is also Free and Open Source
    • Deskflow is Privacy focused and LightweightBarrier is not according to our users
  5. x2vnc (win2vnc) icon

    x2vnc (win2vnc)

     11 likes

    This program will let you use two screens on two different computers as if they were connected to the same computer.

    14 x2vnc (win2vnc) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Cursr

     7 likes

    Cross-platform utility tool for seamless mouse, keyboard and clipboard sharing and usage in multi-display, single and multi-device setups.

    16 Cursr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Cursr running locally to map the edges of disparate monitors. This enables the pointer to move between screens anywhere along the edge - not just where the OS sees the screen edges meeting up.
     
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    across

     9 likes
    1. Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Emulator: across makes a Bluetooth equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo. Thus, you can seamlessly/wirelessly control all your smart devices including computer, smartphone and tablet PC with the computer’s keyboard and...
    172 across alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    • across is the most popular Android alternative to Barrier.

    • across is Paid and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
    • across is LightweightBarrier is not according to our users
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    Lan Mouse

     2 likes

    Mouse & Keyboard sharing via LAN for Desktop Windows/Mac/Linux.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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